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The 2025 Cancer in Iowa report, issued by the Iowa Cancer Registry and produced by the UI College of Public Health, shows more Iowans are surviving cancer than ever before, with nearly 172,000 cancer survivors residing in the state. The report states that this population has unique needs that require specialized care from health care providers and communities, and research being done on campus is working to improve needed care.
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Kaveh Akbar, director of the English and Creative Writing major at Iowa, has been writing for as long as he can remember, building his writing career as a poet. Last year, his debut novel, Martyr!, launched him to new heights with its success. In this article, Akbar details his writing career, the experience of writing Martyr!, and what he loves about working with Iowa’s undergraduate writers.
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Ahead of the 42nd annual Presidential Lecture on Wednesday, March 5, hear more from this year’s lecturers: Weiguo (Patrick) Fan, of the Tippie College of Business, and Eric J. Hunter, of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. In this Q&A, they highlight what they hope to share in the lecture, what brought them to UI, and why they stay.
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As the federal workforce sustains reductions in staffing, researchers will likely face communication delays about currently funded projects, submitted proposals, and future funding opportunities. The latest update on the Federal Updates 2025 page details the latest available information on project funding, including details on the temporary restraining order prohibiting the implementation of a 15% indirect cost rate at the National Institutes of Health.
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The University of Iowa is committed to upholding academic freedom, ensuring employees have the ability to discuss their course subjects and pursue their research and creative endeavors freely. You are encouraged to review Iowa Board of Regents and UI policies to understand your rights and responsibilities.
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The University of Iowa supports your constitutional right to express your personal opinions regarding political issues, but there are a few guidelines you need to remember as an employee of a public institution. Please review the UI’s political expression guidelines.
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For the ninth year, the University of Iowa was named a top producer of Fulbright U.S. students. Seventeen UI students and alumni were chosen from thousands of Fulbright Award applicants nationwide to teach English, serve in community organizations, enroll in graduate studies, and conduct research or creative projects in 14 countries during the 2024-25 academic year.
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Chooza Moon, associate professor in the UI College of Nursing, aims to start every day with a bit of sunlight, which can help with better sleep, improve mood, and more. Moon’s latest research study looks at the effects of light therapy glasses, which mimic the effects of sunlight on older adults, particular those who are in the beginning stages of Alzheimer’s disease.
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UI employees now have access to free financial well-being services through a new partnership with Hills Bank. You can take advantage of the services, including one-on-one coaching, webinars, and online coaching, even if you’re not a Hills Bank customer.
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Being vulnerable at work is often a necessary skill to work effectively in today’s workplace and can have many benefits. Research on workplace psychology helps us understand that a “psychological safe climate” is crucial to effective workplaces. Here are some tips to consider.
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In the know: More news, information, and resources
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- Be part of student-run marketing project by taking survey: The Tippie Marketing Institute wants your input about factors that influence a homeowner to renovate a kitchen and/or bathroom. The survey is part of a student-run marketing project that helps them build skills with real-world projects. You can take it by clicking here.
- 1stGen@Iowa award winners announced: Three UI students, as well as two faculty and staff members, are recipients of the 2024-25 1stGen@Iowa awards. Read more about the recipients and the upcoming ceremony.
- Apply for University Charter and Non-Charter Committees: University Charter and Non-Charter Committees recommend and advise on the formation of university policy and help campus better understand those policies. If you are interested in joining a committee starting in September, apply by March 17.
- Hear more about upcoming Staff Council elections: Are you interested in learning more about joining Staff Council? Staff Council will host an open forum and information session at noon on Tuesday, March 4, via Teams. Register in advance by clicking here.
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Events
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- Iowa women’s gymnastics vs. Michigan State, Penn State, Wisconsin, 6 p.m. Sunday, March 2, Xtream Arena
- Leigh Patel, Idea Cordelia Beam Visiting Scholar Lecture: Learning, Care, and World-Building in Higher Education, 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, Iowa Memorial Union Iowa Theater
- Siddhartha Mukherjee lecture, 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, Hancher Auditorium
- Iowa men’s basketball vs. Michigan State, 7 p.m. Thursday, March 6, Carver-Hawkeye Arena
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